Why Is My Female Dog's Vagina So Swollen?

It either means that she is in season (otherwise known as being in heat), or she is pregnant. If she is pregnant, the pregnancy will last for around 63 days before she gives birth. A pregnant bitch has different feeding requirements, and has particular whelping needs (when she has the pups) so you really need to get some expert advice on this.

If she is in season, then you must make sure that she is kept away from male dogs. It may sound fun having some puppies around, but there are far too many unwanted pups in the world, and in fact, having up to 12 pups in the house until they are eight weeks old is hard work and expensive.

Her season will last approximately three weeks, during which time you may notice spots of blood around the house. This is normal, but can be messy even though she will clean up after herself as much as she can.

It is the second week of the season when the bitch is usually more receptive to the male, but you need to be careful for the entire time. Even if your dog is normally quite happy to stay by your side or at home, you can be sure that she will do everything that she can to get away now. All the male dogs in your area will be able to smell her and so you may find that you have a few unwelcome visitors trying to get to her, too.

The best way to deal with this situation is to wait until her season is over, and then have her spayed (also known as doctored or neutered). This means that she will never be able to have pups and so will never have to go through this cycle again (which normally takes place twice a year). Not only will both you and her be spared this ordeal, but it will also reduce or eliminate the chance of her getting certain cancers.

Your dog could very well be in what is called estrus or "heat" or in "season"  meaning she is preparing herself for breeding.  you did not specify the age of the dog.  if you are not going to breed this animal I would recommend spaying her as soon as possible.  most vets will require her to be out of heat.  some will do the procedure but will charge you more $$$ to do as her organs are swollen and prone to bleeding.  the most important thing to remember is to keep her away from "all" and I mean "all" male dogs as they can breed her and it only takes a minute for them to tie up and then you will have puppies to worry about!  the world does not need anymore puppies so do the responsible thing and get her spayed!

I agree she is in heat. You may need to pick up some doggie pads for her so she doesn't get blood around your home if you keep her inside. Most pet stores have them... Petco, petsmart etc...

She is in heat and at this time you need to keep her away from male dogs because at this time she need to keep inside and strictly no intercourse with male dogs. At this stage, she is in heat or about to. So keep her inside as much as you can.

I completely agree with Sanavid. If you don't want your dog to have puppies call your vet. I know here where we are most of the vets have a program through the state where you can get your dog fixed for about $30. That is a lot cheaper than paying full price and a lot easier than having to find a home for 10 puppies cause you can't tell if people are truthful when they tell you they will take care of them!

Your dog is in heat. She will be in heat around 21 days. If you don't wont her to have puppies keep her away from males.

No, the problem does not lie in her bladder but in her vagina. If the problem was bladder related then she would have trouble urinating, and bloody discharge is mostly related to the vaginal area.

It could be several things. When was she spayed? If recently, than this could be related to the surgery (a badly performed procedure) and so you should have an xray done.

If the surgery happened years ago, then yes, this could be some form of cancer in her reproductive organs which is now resulting in this condition. Regardless, as a diagnosis cannot be given without looking at the patient, you should take her to your vet.

Yes, the swelling should decrease within a day or two after the end of the heat cycle.  If your dog is licking it, this is normal and there is no need to worry.

This is a normal sign of the heat cycle. Gestation is 61-63 days, normal dog temp is 101, it will drop to 98-99 within 24 hrs of labor.

Most likely she is in heat.

She is in heat.just make sure your dog is mature enough to have puppies.

This is pretty normal when a dog goes into heat. She will be in heat at least one month. Are you thinking of breeding her or will you have her spayed? Peace

Yea she probably is in heat or at least that's what it sounds like

It means she is in heat..meaning she is on her doggie period...

Nothing is actually wrong with your dog, she's in heat and if you don't know any thing about breeding I advice you keep her away from males.

Not really answer, but my dog has been on Antibiotic for 4 weeks and she is still swollen...  Yes a vet is the answer, but it would be nice to have an idea what is going on so I do not get rapped with a huge vet bill.  I haven't been able to find a good vet that I can trust.  So many are in it for the money instead of the animals these days, the way the economy is.

She is probably on her period

You should take her to the vet she could have a infection.

Probably the same reason all females get swollen virginas and bleed once a month.

It means its her time of the month thats when she is ready to have puppies if you don't want puppies keep her away from any male dogs

The brown substance is from bacteria. If she is overweight, she cannot clean it properly

She may have an infection, or she may not been spayed correctly. This normally does not happen to dogs that have been spayed.

I don't think she is in pain but in heat...